WHITEHOUSE, Ohio — Anthony Wayne Superintendent Jim Fritz said there were no problems at the school Friday, a day after an alleged threat was received.
Security was boosted at the school Friday.
"I want to provide an update to the letter that was sent out yesterday to AW parents, high school students, and AW staff. I am happy to report that there were no security issues today at any of the AW school buildings," Fritz wrote. "Like today, we will continue to work with law enforcement to provide a safe environment for all students."
Anthony Wayne High School Principal Kevin Pfefferle sent a letter to parents Wednesday, notifying them that additional law enforcement would be present Friday.
Pfefferle's letter came after rumors of a reported school threat, which was discovered to be tied to an already unsubstantiated rumor that stemmed from last November, which was addressed at that time.
In his letter, Pfefferle reassured parents that Friday was expected to be a normal school day after thorough investigations conducted by staff and law enforcement in collaboration with students and parents.
However on Thursday, another letter from Fritz was sent to parents regarding new information concerning the alleged threat.
According to that letter, a student presented new information, which included a video that was being shared by students throughout the school building.
On Friday, Fritz declined to provide specific details about the student involved, but noted "I will share that this specific student will not be in attendance at school or be permitted on school property for the remainder of the school year. We will continue to have additional Whitehouse Police officers present for the remainder of the school year to help all feel safe in the building."
Fritz said the school administration and Whitehouse Police took immediate action in alignment with Ohio Law.
"While the specific student will not be in attendance, we will have additional Whitehouse Police officers present for the remainder of the school year to help all feel safe in the building," Fritz said in the letter.
Fritz went on to commend the students and parents who helped in making administrators and staff aware.
Below is the letter sent out Thursday.
Below is the letter that was sent out to parents on May 15.
Below is the letter sent back in November addressing the original concern.
